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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.21, 1,057.83 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.21, 1,057.83 and 463.27 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.21 : 1,057.83 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.21/1,057.83 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.21x = 1,057.83 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.21x = 490,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,060.90/705.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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